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Biography of Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt-Wilson or Lord Berners, a talented, fascinating and eccentric personality of the 20th century.

Adolphe Adam's brief biography. Pioneer of 19th-century French Romantic ballets and operas, and famous of Christmas song Cantique de Noel.

Life and major works of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian, famous for Gayaneh, Sabre Dance and Spartacus.

Brief biography of Russian composer Mily Balakirev, leader and teacher of 'The Five.' He composed oriental fantasy Islamey.

Brief biography of Monaco-born Austrian composer Franz Schreker, founder and conductor of Vienna Philharmonic Choir and famous for Der Ferne Klang (The Distant Sound).

Life and works of Domenico Scarlatti, Italian Baroque composer, one of the greatest harpsichordists of all-time.

Life and Works of Manuel de Falla, famous for ballets 'Love, the Magician' and 'The Three-Cornered Hat.'

Brief biography of Charles Gounod, best known for opera Faust and religious music "Ave Maria," both instrumental and soprano voice.

Brief biography of Franz Lehár, leading composer of light operettas, extremely famous for The Merry Widow. His waltz 'Gold and Silver' is also often recorded.

Brief biography of British David Barlow, 20th century's music teacher and respected composer, known for 'David and Bathsheba.'

Brief biography of composer and pianist Eugene d'Albert, renowned interpreter of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Liszt music.

Brief biography of composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, of 'Les Six' ('The Six) group of French composers. Famous for ballet 'Les Biches' ('The Little Darlings.')

Brief biography of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, famous for La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Turandot. Greatest 'Giovane Scuola' of his time.

Brief biography of 19th-century Spanish composer and pianist Isaac Albéniz, best known for Iberia, a suite of 12 piano pieces.

Brief biography and works of Joaquin Rodrigo, celebrated 20th century Spanish composer of Concierto de Aranjuez.

Johann Pachelbel, a master organist, excelled in sacred church music. Today, he is famous for Pachelbel's Canon in D.

Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.

Life and works of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, best known for opera The Love for Three Oranges, ballet Romeo and Juliet, and fairy tale Peter and the Wolf.

Biography of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, British composer with enormous influence as music professor.

Brief biography of American composer and music teacher Aaron Copland, his film scores and works. Famous for ballet Appalachian Spring.

Biography of Russian composer Alexander Borodin, member of 'The Mighty Handful' and a chemical scientist by profession.

Life and works of Alexander Glazunov. He is famous for ballets The Seasons and Raymonda.

Brief biography of Czech composer Antonin Dvorák - his life and works. He is best known for Symphony No.9, 'From the New World,' use of folk music, and opera Rusalka.

Brief biography of Antonio Salieri - his life and major works. His name has often been linked to Mozart's.

Biography of Arvo Pärt, composer famous for Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten and Bell, and known for the "tintinnabuli" style.

Short biography of Bedrich Smetana, first national composer of Bohemia (Czech Republic), famous for his patriotic 'Ma Vlast' ('My Country') symphonic poem.

Anton Bruckner spent most of his life quietly composing, but now he's regarded as 19th-century's great symphonic masters.

Anton Rubinstein, Russian composer and virtuoso pianist, founder of St Petersburg Conservatory and Russian Musical Society.

Brief biography of Classical composer Johann Christian Bach (JC Bach), popularly called 'London Bach' or 'English Bach.' He greatly influenced Mozart.

Life and works of Leonard Bernstein - consummate musician, one of 20th century's most celebrated conductors, and famous for creation of "West Side Story".

Life and works of French composer Eric Satie, a pioneer of the avant garde, one of the great eccentrics but a creative innovator.

Brief biography and works of British composer Sir Arthur Bliss, best known for orchestral A Colour Symphony.

Short biography of French composer Camille Saint-Saens, organist and pianist, known for suite 'Carnaval des Animaux' and the opera 'Samson et Dalila'.

Biography of French composer Claude Debussy, regarded founder of music impressionism and famous for two preludes, 'Clair de lune' and 'La mer.'

Here's a brief biography of American composer Cole Porter, one of Broadway's greatest lyricists, songwriters, and melodists of all-time, on stage and films.

Brief biography of Mikhail Glinka - his life and works. Famous for Russian folk-themed opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila. Master of Russian symphonic music.

Ruggero Leoncavallo's brief biography - his life and contribution to Italian opera, in particular, Italian verismo (realism) movement. Contemporary of Puccini.

Brief biography of Lorenzo Da Ponte, Italian librettist who wrote three of Mozart's four best operas - Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni and Così fan tutte.

Biography of English composer Dame Ethel Smith, known for operas The Wreckers and The Boatswain's Mate.

Life and Works of French composer Darius Milhaud, a member of Les Six and best known for Le Boeuf sur le Toit.

Brief biography of 20th century English composer, Benjamin Britten. More famous for vocals and opera rather than music for Concert Halls. He wrote opera Billy Budd.

Life and music of Spanish virtuoso guitarist and composer Francisco Tarrega, famous for Recuerdos de la Alhambra and Lagrima.

Gabriel Fauré was equally distinguished and respected as a composer and a teacher. Here's a profile of his life, career and music.

Brief biography of Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, his life, career and list of his major operas. Best known for L'Elisir d'amore and Lucia di Lammermoor.

Biography of Baroque composer George Philipp Telemann - his life, career and musical works.

The life and works of Germaine Tailleferre, the only woman member of 'Les Six.' She wrote operas, ballets, instrumental music, and film scores.

Gioachino Rossini's brief biography - his life, operas and other works. He was famous for The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia).

Of humble and rural origins, Verdi displayed an early musical talent for theatrical composition and his opera pieces are still enjoyed centuries later.

Giuseppe Verdi's brief biography - his life and list of major works. Famous for operas Rigoletto, Aida, Nabucco, La Traviata, Il Trovatore, and more.

Horrifying classical music sounds for Halloween and haunting pieces for ghouls and goblins, an All Saints' Eve Treat.